Create 5e-styled statblocks in Obsidian.md notes.
A statblock may be defined in a note using the syntax below.
All fields are optional - if not provided, that Statblock will simply not render them.
The monster field may be combined with other fields to override the field. See Overriding Fields.
The spellcasting trait requires a special field (spells) - See Spellcasting
```statblock
monster: <SRD Monster Name>
```
OR
```statblock
name: string
size: string
type: string
subtype: string
alignment: string
ac: number
hp: number
hit_dice: string
speed: string
stats: [number, number, number, number, number, number]
fage_stats: [number, number, number, number, number, number, number, number, number]
saves:
- <ability-score>: number
skillsaves:
- <skill-name>: number
damage_vulnerabilities: string
damage_resistances: string
damage_immunities: string
condition_immunities: string
senses: string
languages: string
cr: number
spells:
- <description>
- <spell level>: <spell-list>
traits:
- [<trait-name>, <trait-description>]
- ...
actions:
- [<trait-name>, <trait-description>]
- ...
legendary_actions:
- [<legendary_actions-name>, <legendary_actions-description>]
- ...
reactions:
- [<reaction-name>, <reaction-description>]
- ...
```
The monster field may be combined with other fields to override the field of the specified SRD monster. For example:
```statblock
monster: Ancient Black Dragon
name: Paarthunax
```
The spellcasting trait requires a special spells field using the following syntax:
Please Note:
Overriding an existing monster's spells replaces the spells, it does not combine.
```statblock
spells:
- The archmage is an 18th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). The archmage can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared
- Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
- 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor*, magic missile
- 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step
- 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, lightning bolt
- 4th level (3 slots): banishment, fire shield, stoneskin*
- 5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, scrying, wall of force
- 6th level (1 slot): globe of invulnerability
- 7th level (1 slot): teleport
- 8th level (1 slot): mind blank*
- 9th level (1 slot): time stop
- * The archmage casts these spells on itself before combat.
```
Those of you using the plugin for Fantasy AGE may use fage_stats to set the nine stats.
```statblock
name: Ancient Black Dragon
size: Gargantuan
type: dragon
subtype:
alignment: chaotic evil
ac: 22
hp: 367
hit_dice: 21d20
speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
stats: [27, 14, 25, 16, 15, 19]
saves:
- dexterity: 9
- constitution: 14
- wisdom: 9
- charisma: 11
skillsaves:
- perception: 16
- stealth: 9
damage_vulnerabilities:
damage_resistances:
damage_immunities: acid
condition_immunities:
senses: blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26
languages: Common, Draconic
cr: 21
traits:
- [Amphibious, The dragon can breathe air and water.]
- [Legendary Resistance (3/Day), If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.]
actions:
- [Multiattack, The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.]
- [Bite, Melee Weapon Attack:+ 15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) acid damage.]
- [Claw, Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.]
- [Tail, Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft ., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.]
- [Frightful Presence, Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.]
- [Acid Breath (Recharge 5-6), The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (15d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.]
reactions:
legendary_actions:
- [Detect, The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.]
- [Tail Attack, The dragon makes a tail attack.]
- [Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions), The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.]
```
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If you're using Obsidian to run/plan a TTRPG, you may find my other plugin useful:
- Obsidian Leaflet - Add interactive maps to Obsidian.md notes
- Dice Roller - Inline dice rolling for Obsidian.md
- Initiative Tracker - Track TTRPG Initiative in Obsidian
